Hawksbury Lagoon

Hawksbury Lagoon
Hawksbury Lagoon, Waikouaiti
Interactive map of Hawksbury Lagoon
LocationWaikouaiti, East Otago, New Zealand
Nearest cityWaikouaiti
Area51 hectares (130 acres)
DesignationWildlife Refuge
Governing bodyDepartment of Conservation

Hawksbury Lagoon is situated within the East Otago town of Waikouaiti, on the northern boundary of Dunedin City, New Zealand.

It is a designated Wildlife Refuge under the Reserves Act 1977, and is administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC). It is listed as an ‘Area of significance’ within the Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council Plans. It is 51 hectares (130 acres) in size, with a perimeter of 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). It is regarded as being a regionally significant wetland.

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